DeKalb County, Illinois

As of 2000, the population of DeKalb County was 88,969, including 31,674 households, and 19,954 families. Its county seat is Sycamore, Illinois. DeKalb County was chosen by Progressive Farmer as one of the best places to live in rural America!
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Northern Illinois University (NIU) is located in DeKalb County and offers many amenities to the local residents and businesses and plays an integral role in the vitality of our local economy. NIU's enrollment numbers continue to rise over the years and with nearly 26,000 undergraduate students for the 2005-2006 school year, the impact the students have on the local economy is prominent.

The towns that make up DeKalb County are the following:
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Local News and Information

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